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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1952
Page
2
Washington officials said the year’s potato production was short with early southern and California crops delayed. They expect June price relief as supplies improve, noting last year’s record short crop followed by reduced plantings due to price supports.
President Truman toured the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis on a day off, with a yacht arrival and departure by Williamsburg. The brigade in full dress saluted him and he mingled with midshipmen, attended a baseball and track meet against Army, and joined a lunch in the mess hall. He joked about staying neutral in the Army v Navy events.
Tokyo May 24 AP Gen Mark W Clark says he knows Soviet military buildup capabilities in the Far East but seeks more about their intentions. Ridgway warned of the growing Far East forces, while Clark praised Eighth Army morale and warned about repatriation pressures used to punish returning refugees noting parallels with Panmunjom talks and prisoner returns.
Robert H Otter 36 of Los Angeles was feared drowned after fleeing in a 15 foot skiff near Alamitos Bay entrance. The empty boat with Otter's wallet and clothing drifted about a mile from the entrance as a Coast Guard search began before sunset. His car was found parked near Alamitos Bay opposite 70th Place and his wife said he left for fishing about 2 am with no word since.
Gen. Matthew Ridgway told the Senate Armed Services Committee that military leaders cannot end the Korea war alone and that political decisions in Washington and Europe are essential. He noted his orders aimed at a military armistice, not political outcomes, and discussed Manchurian bombing risks and air superiority concerns. Ridgway also testified about handling the Koje island prisoner demands with Gen. Van Fleet and reported plans after arriving in New York with his wife and son.
General Matthew Ridgeway testified that Chinese Communists issued a veiled threat to take reprisals against United Nations prisoners if harsh actions were used to quell uprisings at the Kos Island camp. He noted about 3300 Americans were prisoners while the U N held roughly 170000 Communists. The remark came during Sen. Wayne Morse questions on U N officers being influenced by fears for American prisoners.
NATO’s new commander cites deadly menace from Russia and urges Americans to recognize the threat. He warns that Moscow could act when it deems capable, stressing the need for vigilance amid concerns over Communist air strength in Asia. Senators press Ridgway for details on Asia posture and implications.
Paris reports that the French government will receive Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway solemnly at Orly airport and escort him to his headquarters through central Paris. Communist leaders plan a major demonstration in the Red belt the day after his arrival, while Eisenhower makes preparations for his own visit.
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